Peace College vs. WVU

Comparable Facts

Compare William Peace University in Raleigh, NC with West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

West Virginia University is larger than Peace College based on total student enrollment (23,643 students vs. 722 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• William Peace University is located in Raleigh, NC (Large City setting); West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV (Small City setting).
• William Peace University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Virginia University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: William Peace University 13:1; West Virginia University 19:1.

Peace College vs. WVU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Peace College or WVU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Peace College ($15,169 vs. $24,216).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 13.6% lower than at West Virginia University ($12,606 vs. $14,582).
• William Peace University is 238.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than WVU (about $24,072 more per year; $34,176.00 vs. $10,104.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 19.5% higher at Peace College than at West Virginia University (about $5,568 more per year; $34,176.00 vs. $28,608.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at William Peace University than at West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 101.3% larger than aid received by West Virginia University students ($24,889 vs. $12,363).

Peace College vs. WVU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or WVU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between WVU and Peace College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at William Peace University (1150) is 30 points higher than at WVU (1120).
• Incoming Peace College students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 23 at WVU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: William Peace University 1080/1225; West Virginia University 1010/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: William Peace University 22/27; West Virginia University 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Peace College - Test optional; WVU - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Peace College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WVU (3.45).
• Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than WVU (89%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.1% at Peace College vs. 24.8% at WVU.

Peace College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Peace College and WVU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• West Virginia University's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than William Peace University's (36%).
• Graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of about $14,600 more per year than Peace College graduates about ten years after starting college ($50,600 vs. $36,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, William Peace University graduates have a $1 lower median loan debt than WVU graduates ($24,000 vs. $24,001).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, West Virginia University and Peace College graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($248 vs. $248).
• More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.